All-Marin girls golfer of the year: Lindsay Slocum

Lindsay Slocum may not have been a part of either of Branson or Justin-Siena's league championship teams over her four years.

But when talking about the most valuable golfers for a program, Slocum is definitely at the top of the list.

The Redwood senior led the Giants to three consecutive third-place finishes in the MCAL, an impressive feat for a team limited on depth. Redwood went 37-21 (.638) over her four years as she became a four-time All-MCAL first-team selection.

More impressively, it was her leadership that anchored the Giants, as well as her willingness to recruit players out for the team and teach them the game.

"I think being captain is real important to help other people learn not just how to swing but how to play golf," Slocum said. "(It's important) to mark your ball properly, fix your divot and not be slow — just the basics."

Redwood went 9-5 this season, as Slocum again cemented herself as the team's No. 1 player before handing over the reins to freshman Mia Poynor next season.

At the MCAL tournament, Slocum was tied for second with eventual medalist Kathleen Scavo of Justin-Siena at the turn with a 36. She finished sixth overall with a 77.

Redwood coach Mike Kelemen praised Slocum's work ethic since she entered as a freshman, where she instantly became a player of the year candidate.

"Since day one when she came out here, she was very mature and very calm — even as a freshman," Kelemen said. "She didn't get frazzled and since her sophomore year, she's been very involved in working with teammates and helping and being a role model in a lot of ways."

Slocum said she accepted an offer to play golf next season at Claremont McKenna College, an NCAA Division III school in Southern California.